f|y.j£--j^ nonrni-y newspapt'i- or: "^^ihe Gay Alliance of tHe Genesee Valley THROUGH 7l3 Monroe Avenue, Room 4 SUPPORT nm >A4^ Rochester, N Y l4607 FROM OUR AUG 1 1974 WH^O 7^7!fi(7l6< ) 244-8640 ADVERTISERS JULY-AUGUST X974 AND DONORS ft (fit Number 41 UB. '141^ NEW TORK PARADE CLIMAXES GAY PRIDE WEEK
Gay Fn'dcWeekParade io Central Park It»s the fourth year and it was bigger, ^ayer, and more important than ever, given the political climate in New York City these days. The Christopher Street Liberation Day march on Sunday, June 30, started on that famous street in Greenwich Village, where in 1969 the riot that sparked the gay liberation movement took place. By noon, the Village filled with gays of all shapes, colors, and genders to form a parade that would extend about 20 blocks and boast a count of 40,000 plus. The variety of types ROCHESTER GAYS MARCH IN NYC were mind boggling. A group from several lea Several carloads of ther bars made up a sec gays from Rochester trav tion that thundered with eled to New York for the heavy leather and chains. Gay Pride parade after And straight out of fan our chartered bus was tasy land appeared the cancelled due to a mix-up. good fairy, drifting (on One marcher, who planned roller skates) lightly to ride down on his motor about, dressed in a wis cycle flew down after an py but tattered chiffon absent minded friend (?) dress, waving a magic departed with his key. wand over any bystander In New York, Rochester that looked the least ians not with the group bit skeptical. shouted greetings from There were processions the sidewalk, or stepped of religious groups, some from the sidewalk and in clerical vestments; a joined in. contingent of parents Marge's parents were of gays; college groups, there, and marghed with GAYS FROM ROCHESTER JOIN ^3.000 OTHERS IN LARGEST GAY PRIDE MARCH EVER. a generous sprinkling the group breifly. story at right. Other stories and photographs inside. of radical drags, a lesbian women's marching band from New Jersey, BUFFALO^ SYRACUSE HOLD GAY VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE NOW UNDERWAY GAY ELECTtD TO ACLU BOARD and thousands of women OWN GAY PRIDE WEEKS and men representing Buffalo and Syracuse The Rochester Gay Task based gay newspaper. Many all walks of life. gay groups held their Force voter registration others are actively sol Gay Alliance member They were from all over own "Gay Pride" cele drive is moving into full iciting the gay vote. 'Ted Aldrich was elected to the Northeast U.S.--New brations, in addition swing with a drive design Herbert S. Denenberg*, the the board of directors of England, D.C, Pennsyl to the international ed to register new gay fiery former insurance the Genesee Valley Chapter vania, New Jersey, and celebration in New York voters, and get all regis commissioner of Pennsyl of the New York Civil Lib every city in New York City. tered gays to the polls. erties Union, by a vote of state, including Buf Syracuse gays cele vania , now seeking the the general membership at Workers are approaching Democratic nomination for falo, Rochester, and brated the beginning of their anr ul meeting on 20 Syracuse. It took very gay pride week with a friends, and canvassing the US senat:, has endor June. E>ecutive secretary gays wherever they congre sed gay rights, as has little courage to join picnic at Tulip Hill, E.Logan-Baldwin had sug this festive jaunt. Green Lakes State Park. gate to ensure that the Ramsey Clark, candidate gested that it would be ap gay vote will be out in for the US senate from New propriate to have a gay run There were no fists raised Those attending the force in November. York s ate. Both candi for the board. Eight board- in revolt, no jeering outing enjoyed swimming. In the regristration dates for California's members were elected from phase of the program, un attorney general nomina a field of twelve candi See PARADE, p 2 ««« ITPSTATH PRIDE WK, p2 registered voters sympa tion have endorsed gay thetic to gay rights, are dates . rights, and observers f See GAY ELECTED, p2 asked to sign a pledge feel the gay vote could promising to register by BACHELOR FORUM'S AUCTION Youth charged a certain date. A worker swing results in the L.A. follows up with a phone- congressional campaign, NETS $539 FOR GAY ALLIANCE call reminder, to make and in the San Francisco INCREASE Ui REPORTS OF in dfy murder sure that the registration' Assembly race. In sever CRinES AGAINST GAYS Arnle had a brain storm A 17 yr. old Roches- took place as promised. al states, openly gay Police are pleased early in June* He decided ter youth has been charged candidates have run for with the cooperation gays that the Bachelor's Poru m with,murder in the 3 June Similarly, pledges are public offices on a plat to be taken before the are giving in reporting would,be converted into an beating and strangling form including gay rights, of crimes against gays. auction house for an evening death of a 48 yr. old bar election promising to and have won decisive vic vote. They are aware of past in behalf of the Oay Alliance, tender. tories. reluctance of gays to He went about gathering valua- Astute politicians a- Here in Rochester, gay David Raymond Walz cross the country are be report crimes and of the ables for the auction block of 92 Willite Drive was ginning to realize the po voters and campaign work disinterest that some from friends, patrons of his arrested in the same bar tential of the gay vote. ers were influential in officers show toward the bar and businessea. He filled where he allegedly met Various California prim several races and have problems of gay crime the Forum's a^aga with donated the murder victim. Accor ary candidates bought five helped place enlightened victims. goodies. An antique clock, ding to reports, Walz full pages of ads in the candidates in both local In an effort to curb photo equipment, paintings, accompanied the victim ^Advocate, a Los Angeles - and state offices. crimes against gays, prints, plants, a home-cooked to his Alexander Street several officers have pieal for two, and an assort apartment. met with the Gay Alli ment of household goods and The two had a couple GAY TASK FORCE CONDUCTS SURVEY OF LOCAL CHURCHES ance and Gay Task Force services were all swiped up of drinks and at Sam and have developed an by generous bidders on the started arguing over MANY CONGREGATIONS^ PASTORS WELCOME GAY WORSHIPERS awareness of the special 4 June auction night. "sexual activities" situation of gay victims they were going to en For the past several months, the Rochester GAy Amies' colorful perform of crimes. ance as an auctioneer and gage in. Walz alleged* Task Force has been surveying area churches to de Two wallets were re the generosity of tho crowd ly beat his victim over termine their attitude towards gays. ported stolen at the baths that night brought over $300. the head and grabbed Approximately 375 survey questionaires were mailed In both instances, the to the Qay Alllemce treasury. him by the throat to to the Christian Churches of the Genesee Valley. wallets were left unguar The rorum will holdanother "quiet him." The apart Of these. 92 responded for a surprisingly good ded in open rooms. The * auction on July 53rd . ment was then ransacked* return rate of almost 25%. Normally, a return rate baths have had an excel of 10% for questionaires is considered good. lent record thus far-- In the near future, a survey will also be sent to don't ruin it by getting the Jewish congregations, the Unitarians, and a careless. Additionally, variety o£ the Eastern religious groups. a woman had her purse THREE ARRESTED' IN PARK The questionaires were designed to determine the" stolen from a bar. Three middle-aged men attitudes of both the clergy and their congregations. At 10:30 p.m. on 26 were arrested on loitering The attitudes of the 92 responding clergymen were- June, a 59-year old man charges in Genesee Valley generally favorable; the attitudes of some of their was assaulted and robbed park on Monday 3 June as congregations were viewed as somewhat less favorable on North street by two police tactical unit of than that of their clergymen. slender black males, 18- ficers acted on a com The survey contained seven questions which are 19. One was 5'5" tall plaint of homosexual reproduced below, with a summary of replies. Because and wore a wide brimmed activity. not all respondents answered all questions, totals hat. The other was slen Two plainelothesmen nAM. AUdtBLMO may not always be the same. der and had dark skin. One of the pair put his stationed in the park The victim's nude body 1. Do you conaidox your church and/or yourself open knee In the victim's back, said the suspects made was discovered two days to gay people? Unqualified "yes" (31); clergy yes, while the other took physical advances against later by a friend who church partly open (12); uncertain about openness them. "Ke just want them became concerned when of church biit clergy open (3); clergy open, churches his money, and rifeled to understand that what not open (5). In all, 51 replies were positive at through his pockets. the victim failed to The victim had several they're doing is against report for work at Dick's least insofar as the clergy attitude was concerned. the law," said Lt. James Lounge. On the less positive side, 11 replied "yes*' but with scratches to his face. Speranza, commander of such qualifications as "open to sinners" or"open to There have been sever the tactical unit. Suspect Walz, an unem those vith problems". Twenty replied with a simple al reports of damage to ployed high school drop He added that he has out, had b,een a patient "no" and eight were uncertain. cars in the vicinity of no intention of keeping North street, including at the Rochester State 3. Do you have any gay members that you knoy of? the plainelothesmen in Hospital for several yos (16); no or don't know (64). broken antennas, dented the park "on a steady car bodies, and mali years. Walz mlead 3. Have yon ever openly invited gay people to your basis," Me' from Speranza's innocent to tne mur cious mischief to car unit recently arrested ehuxeh, oapaeially through word of mouth, a sermon, and automobile engine. der charge before City ex tho chaxch buJ,latin? If you haven* t, would you? more than 70 men in a Court Judge Alphonse yes (IB); no or probably no (36). However, 11 others Should you be a vic crdckdown on alleged tim of a crime, call Cassettiy who ordered who sai4 "no" to the first part of the question said homosexual activity in him held without bail yes to the second part. Many of those who said "no" the police department Uurand Lastman Park. for a mental examina and ask for Lt. Urlacher, "Timea Union 4 June tion. "MV^^f SURVEY c^ntinuef^ on next page Sgt. DiAn^elo, Officers 1
CHURCH SURVEY CONDUCTED BY TASK FORCE (from p. 1) uFSTATf: PRToe VK from 1 CAY ELECTED (Cont, ^^O^ 1) PARADE. Lc.-iit trnm p J or were among the uncertain responses to this ques canoeing, and hiking. crowds Oil tttc sidelines, The Civil Liberties Un tion felt that no one special group should be singled Refreshments were served, • :i and the police were just ion has shown an increas out for an invitation to the church, as all were and guests brought dishes ing concern for rights of welcome. directing traffic. It to pass. Gay Community was together. homosexuals through their 4- s»ou a Ministries sent a letter Would offer supportive counseling of rel The marcher couldn ' t sexual privacy project. igious or other nature, to gay people? Are you aware to Syracuse churches help bot j;ct high on the Unfortunately there are of counseling resources avmilable to gsys. * Uould requesting assistance fewTgays in policy making you like to be awsre of them if you are not presently? spirit th.'it unified such in organizing religious positions in the Union. services to celebrate "yes'' to supportive counseling (55); feel unqual a diverse ^ruup. The For example, only one of act of nia rcli i n^ w i th the beginning of gay pride twelve candidates for a ified (3); "no" to supprotive counseling (13)- week - Fourteen others said "yes" but with qualifications 40 ,000 si^tcrr. and bro state position even nen most of which could not be counted as actually ther'^ iiiakes a clear state Buffalo celebrated tioned gay rights. [tj. ment lo the nation that supportive. gay pfide week with the Mr.Aldrich has been In The responses to this question were important gay i *.^ ^ood nnd that wc opening of their new gay will succeed in achieving community services center terested in applying soc because It helped to single out how supportive a fui 1 ri i;tit s . ial science techniques to clergyman was, becuase of the wording of the on 15 June. On Sunday. the area of legal matters. question which asked for a response to "suppertive" The m,-iTcli cmpt ied into 16 June, Bert Hansen, He has served on a panel counseling. Central VarK for an even cofounder of the Gay pf arbitrators for the These clergymen who wanted more information on h i j^igcr rally. I he re , Academic Union spoke 4-A program of the Nation counseling resources will be provided this by the we lieard several brief on the topic "Gay Male al Center for Dispute Set Gay Task Force, Also, each clergyman who is offering speeclies and lots of enter- Chauvinism." A work tlement, which arbitrates supportive counseling will be given a referal sheet tainment by ^ay musicians, shop followed. Monday cases which otherwise which will include all the ftames of the other among thejti Stevr f,:rossr'tnn evening featured a pan could be directed to crim clergymen, according to denomination, who want to did some cuts froi;i his el discussion on trans inal court. He is pres offer supportive counseling. * newly issued Mercury i^\ sexuals , transvestites, ently training as a coun !ium "Ca ra van Ton i gii t" drags, and female imper 5. Would you want to heve a guest speaker from the selor for CHOICE, a pro-' and boston folk s ingcr sonation. During the gram designed to show to gay community to speak to your church, ar a gooup Maxine, got a 11 4{'- ,0;HI week, other topics in from your church? unqualified "yes" tl6); qualified those in- society who view v>{ U9 to sing along with cluded "Cays as a Revolu themselves as "loosers" "yes" (18). These 18 were favorable for a guest iier. tionary Force/' "Gays and speaker, but wanted to consult with the'general the Media," a Lesbian/Fem the way to become "winners" receptivity of the church first. There were 30 The march v;as the The CHOICE program is in conclusion of a full week - inist Workshop, a gay unqualified "no" responses, but 19 others gave a writers*s workshop, and use at the Monroe County qualified "no", indicating that although they may end act jvi t ies that Women's Detention Center, included religious scr a folk concert, with be personally open to the gay community, they were Madeline Davis, and and in the Methadone pro doubtful about their church or church group wanting vices, dances, receptions gram. He has also taught and much wandering about Mercury Recording star improvisional theater, and to have a guest speaker. Interestingly, onfe Manhat t an. Steven Grossman. A dance clergyman mentioned that his church had their own was held Saturday, 22 Jflne, conducted sensitivity and guest speaker! This is tlie third year awareness sessions in Ro Chester)ans organized and a picnic followed the settlement houses, siumner 6. Do you feel that your cHurcti's stand toward gay to attend tliis annual ^cxt day at Ellicott programs, and privately. peoplfi is one of: a) acceptance equally with stra event . i\v ' 1J he back Creek Park. ight eople; b) acceptance, but not equally witii again and again unti1 straingt peoplej c) tolerance,' or d) intolerance? there's no longer any Amazingly, there were 15 differenty categories of re.'ison . responses to this question, by far the most varied responses of all the questions. This indicates that the question may have to be reworked for a more practically geared response. 12 answers centered Tf UTOGRAPllS (IF THt GAY PRIDE rARCfl ON THI^ AND FACING PAGE around a (equal acceptance); 12 were somewhere bet- ween b and c (unequal acceptance or tolerence); 10 were between c and d (tolerance and intolerance) 27 indicated tolerance (c); and 15 indicated intol- erence. The rest were uncertain. 7. Would you make a supportive statement for gay rights regarding tbe^r- stance in the political, social and legal arena in addition to your supportive statement in regard to the church? yes (30) ; 17 others answered "yes" but these generally felt that the gay life style was not the best choice although gays should not be discriminated against; 14 were uncertain and will be approached by a Task Force member to assist them in clarifying their uncert- anty; 6 responded with a qualified "no", generally because of certain fears; and 20 were unquali fled "no" responses. If anything, the questionnaire at least helped to "break the ice" on the whole gay situation, and we feel that it certainly did much to raise the consciousness level.
Members of the gay community may want to attoju' the followin_g churches for worship. The clcrj^y of these churches welcome you to pray wi tli thci r community. Some of these congregations may not be as open as would be desired, but it is difficult still to find entire congregations completely open because of the wide variety of people attending. Because the clergy of these parishes are more open #4;$#^i^###^^#MMM##^f*^###t#M¥w#^^#^' and understanding, you might want to see them first.
Baptist Imraanuel Baptist, 815 Park Ave., Rochester gour host tennis Corbitt First Baptist, 175 Allen's Creek Rd., Rochester Webster Baptist, 59 South Ave., Webster Lake Ave. Baptist, 57 Ambrose St., Rochester House Church (Baptist), 7 Landing Rd. , S., koche->tc< Episcopal ' St, Matthias, E. Rochester Good Shepherd, 1130 Webster Rd., Webster Christ Church, Hornell REDCAftPET Trinity, 3450 Ridge Rd. West, Rochester St. Thomas, 2000 Highland Ave., Rochester St. Luke's, 17 S. Fitzhugh St., Rochester UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT St. James, Watkins Glen Christ Church Cathedral, 28 Lawn St. (Last Ave.) Episcopal-Presbyterian FEATURING Calvary-St. Andrews, 95 Averill, Rochester Genesis II 111 Belvista Dr., Rochester « piano-vocal Lutheran ^arry Payne Resurrection, 3736 St. Paul Blvd. Rochester Emmanuel, 174 Thurston Rd. Rochester TUES, -SAT. 10-2 Me thodist (Unite*. ^ United Methodibt'of North Chili, Nortt* Chili United Methodist Church, 169 Main St. E., Rochester West Ave. United Methodist, 56 Chili Ave., Rochester Greece United Methodist, 1924 Maiden Lane, Rochester United Church of Livonia, Livonia Oy^hodox- COCKTAIL HOUR moiifri3-7 American Slavic Orthodox, Rev. Kevin (Charles Jeanotte), 65 hdmund St., Rm 6, Rochester Presbyterian John Knox, 1233 Ridge Rd. W., Rochester COCKTAILS 75« Grace, 221 Maltby St., Rochester First Presbyterian, 35 State St., Brockport York United Presbyterian, York BAR DRINKS 65* Ogden Presbyterian, 2400 South Vnioi\ St., Spencerport BEER 5 0 * New Life Community, 243 Rosedale St., Rochester Gates Presbyterian, 1049 Wegman Rd,, Rochester Corfu Presbyterian, Corfu ALL DAY SUNDAY Brighton Presbyterian, 1775 East Ave., Rochester Reforned Church BEER 5 0 * Brigh..on Reformed, 805 Blossom Rd,, Rochester BAR DRINKS 65* Roman Catholic St. Agnes, Avon COCKTAILS 75* St. John of Rochester, 18 Wickford Way, Rochester Mount Carmel, 530 Ontario St.. Rochester United Church of Christ 125 Congregationalism, Spencerport 430 EAST MAIN Salem, 230 Franklin St., Rochester Christ Church, 1080 Portland-Aye. Rochester 325-9^20 Castile United Church of Christ, Castile Henrietta U.C.C., Henrietta South Congregational, 203 Pearl St., Rochester First Congregational, Wcllsville Durand U.C.C., 4225 Culver Kd., Rochester pAGE 2 CURENCE REPORTS ON: NEWS FROM ITHACA. N. Y. THE SAN JUAN SCENE PAID ADVERTISEMENT • PAID ADVERTISEMENT • PAID AD| SYRACUSE GAY CHURCH MEETS BUFFALO TV SUPPORTS GAYS ROCHESTER GAYS ATTEND OPEiJilJG OF CtW LUFFALO CLi.itJ If you like variety, don't miss the Bachelor Public relations Several Rochesterians Buffalo's newly opened Gay Communit\* Strvic*. ; '. For the past several Forum» 1065 East Main St. at Goodman, a bar improve as channels 2 Cornell Gay Liberation Who have made recent earns it's parent group, the Mattachine .SociLt.- c;" months, the Gay Community that offers more different things to interest and 7 cover the new events include nonthly pic trips to San Juan, Puerto the Niagara Frontier a grand applause for {uttiiiv Ministries have been you than any other place in town. The Forum Center's opening at 13S0 nics this summer, the "ico, have found that it all together. conducting services at is entirely gay-owned and operated, and the Main St. As the com first of which was held one of the most charming The rented 5,U0Q square feet on the ^ecoju: fio- r 7:30 pm at 207 Crehange owners know what their customers like. As a munity comes more and in Caroline, N.Y-, on and inexpensive places to of 1350 Main Street was economically convc-rtuJ ii.ti, Street in Syracuse. result, the bar has built a steady group of more to know of our ex June 8, two dances this stay Is the SAN PRANCISCO counselling and meeting rooms, a large assci.bl> regulars with new faces joining in all the The serviees are fairly istence we continue to summer with tentative INN, located at 263 San or dance hall, administrative offices, a librarv, time. traditional, involving serve in many ways, and dates of July 6 (major Pranclsco Street in Old and recreational facilities. If you like to dance, come to the Fortia any speakers, selections of now the media are taking dance) and July 20 San Juan. The Inn Is in The conversion of this Thursday, Friday or Saturday night between 9 sacred music, prayer, note. For the second (women * s dance; CGL marched the vicinity of the Main large* drab buelness space luU rJlLAl CITTL.Go . . • , and other forms bf time in a week Channel as a group in the Chris Street, Cabaret, Abbey. into a lively eoclal-recrea- p.m. and 1 a.m., and enjoy- the NOW music of AREA GAYS ATTEND Ii, FO--:CL a live band. Or, join the theatre crowd ev^ry religious celebration. 7 has moved in with their topher Street Liberation Plaza Patio and the Lion's tlonal and activist focal Den Bars, all of, which other week, when popular films are shown free The G.C.M. was esiau- support, this time high Day celebration. point for the Buffalo area lighting discrimination A free VD Clinic was are within walking dis was an accomplishment that Barbara Gittini;5, a of charge on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday eve lished as a ministry to nationally known i^txy ^^- nings. in the community. sponsored by CGL and tance. The Inn has both the gays of that city can the homosexual community, alr-condltloned and tivist. spoke to a crowd And, if you're on a tight budget, or if you Fifth Freedom, 6/23/74 the Board of Health on look upon with pride. which has often felt unalr-condltloned rooms... of 100 people at tht.- just like a good bargain, don't miss Saturday May 11 at the Sage In It was all done with aliehated from the ranging from $10.00 a GACV centes on June I'th. afternoons when all drinks are on special-- firmary. It was open volunteer labor. traditional church. night tollif.OO a night Gays from Buffalo, Syra two for the price of one I Then come back to all and complete tests In outlining the hopes The intent of the group * for an alrcondltloned cuse , Alfred, and I t!vaca Sunday afternoon for the smorgasbord buffet-- ^ were given. The results: and plans for the future, is to provide an occasion room. (off season rates attended- all you can eat for just one dollar any Wed everyone negative. director of for worship where gay ...slightly higher during The speech was prece nesday night until ten, and lui^phes are BUFFALO BAR BURNED Two gay brothers were the new center says that people can regain a sense the prime season). There ded by-a pot-luck supper, served at fair prices from->ll to 2 weekdays. evicted from "Morries the facility will hopefuly of communion with God. Is a very fine dining provided by the Rochester Bar" on Eddy St. last be used by other groups In Want even more? All right, then enter the For further information, Arson is suspected as room located at the Inn group. week; they had been the area and will encourage monthly Forum pageants, when once each month address inquiries to: the Shadows burns . A and only Prime Imported Ms. Gittings said that e.:ibracing, were told the formation of a variety some hunky stud is chosen Mr. Forum, while Robert Freeman-Jones, man was seen running from Colorado Beef Is served even though New York City's to stop, refused, words of now activities In theater the best-looking drag gets to be Miss Forum. The Great Ecumenical Circus the scene and the smell at extremely moderate gay rights bill (Intro 2) were exchanged, they dance, culteral and other The contests are open to all and winners get 207 Crehange Street of gas hung in the air ' prices ($5.95 for a filet failed to pass, it was engraved trophies. were evicted. Details recreational activity for recuse. New York 13219 as fire destroyed the mlgnon, baked potato, gays of all ages from a victory for the gay ^^4***********,V**********^^^^ ,.^,^^ ^ ^ , will be forthcoming. •>'>* The Bachelor Forum is a unique kind of place Phone (315) 478-5225 or Shadows early Sunday salad and coffee). The youth to seniors* community. Intro 2 ar --a sort of neighborhood bar where everyone's morning. Damage to the SULLIVAN COUNTY. NY oused more public debate (315) 423-3599. Inn Is also very close •K a friend, even if they've never seen each other building and Contents Sullivan County Gay. Rochester aalutee It's than any bill in the re to THE TIKI which Is also Buffalo neighbors. before. There's a devoted crowd of regulars ran to 5107,000 and the Liberation has formed a gourmet restaurant cent history of New York v^o love having a good time and helpijig others ATTENTION! owners reportedly have and will be having their which serves a seven City, and the ensuing * •« «o have a good time, too. So drop in and in no intention to rebuild. first official meeting discussion has changed •ft •a course meal at again mod •S « -k TRANSVESTITES ^ TRANSEXUAI.:, 1 A n-jw •ft troduce yourself. There's plenty of free 'GAY RAIDERS' ON TRIAL A key found broken in on June 19 at a church the attitudes of the pub •fc est prices. •» parking and good times for everyone, any night the lock increases specu in Livingston Manor, N.Y. COMMENT ON BUFFALO'S CENTER lic, and forced both the •k group is starting sonn f'-r rr is'Sf'T-^pserc?;;. -{- The Inn has a sun •ft •ft of the week: lation on the possible SKIDMORE COLLEGE enemies and friends of •fc This vin b^l a s-»cial group that vill hole* 'ft deck, and breakfast Is * * Gay Raiders Harry criminal. Siidmore College gay The op'-^nlng of th© Gay gays out into the open, •* crrtss
^^ »» y Record Review _ % SETH TWIGS There were, of course, a SHEILA (from p 6) evening. Were they tak kind of high, clear, poiiie voice number of excellent male but their reasons tor- The Gay Pride Week march one associates with a ladies ing lessons or checking doing it are sound. Wish their specxax cocktail On the return trip, Acer ling to our less speakers and entertainers. is a kind of party, a big one church group. She compared the out the competition? ya luck, kids. hours to 75* and 50*. Bob Crystal's car blew than Imperfect under of 43,000 this year, but a Franklin Kameny, probably going down (excuse that Since I'm talking growth of gay,pride to Michael- Went camping in Sue The Carpet is under new a head gasket, leaving • 1 standing of the genetic party nonetheless. All the AmericA leading gay rights one too) for the third about Holly, Who is angelo*s David which she saw on spokesman, and Mark Segal and Jan's new trailer management with Texan him, Bruce, and Ken stran process of natural sel iiests were invited, the route time when the F.B.I, doing the casting for a trip to Italy. It seemed to of Philadelphia, the gay one weekend. Their Dennis Corbitt as the ded in a rest area near ection , characteristics rom Sheridan Square down the came to the rescue. the Holly fire depart choice of trailers and new host. Oneida, N.Y. of a species which tend f her that the beauty and dignity movement's merry media Avenue of the Americas to She should have thrown ment? You're slipping, sights to park it are The Rathskeller also In the very early to deter reproduction she saw in Michaelangelo's art. prankster spoke. Michael Central Park was set, and him a life line, because dear. excellent. The scenery had its biggest night morning, Bob Osborn are gradually bred out was symbolic of the dreams of Cohen,who is now on Harold in desperation eyeryone^ad a very good time. I highly recommend was gorgeous. I haven't when Maurice and Freddie drove down to rescue of that species. We today*s Gays. Her speech, as Folkways records, and saw what he thought were > The parade was lead by the July Playgirl, seen so much skin since did their show. There 0 the trio. They arrived have often wondered, "^ the mother of a gay son, was Steven Grossman,who is on water wings, and grabbed women this year, and I think Definitely not for the King Farouk was swim was wall to wall people back in Rochester with therefore, how it is far more inspiring and far Phonogram-Mercury, sang. on. In doing so he rip this was appropriate, for the centerfold, but for the ming on the Riviera. and make-up was melting barely an Hour to spare that homosexuallity more representative of the ped the top off her suit. content of the Central Park article on Bisexuality The location is known before Monday's work day continues to flourish. Apparently the phen dreams of homosexuals than She did manage to pull off faces both on and rally was dominated by the by Helen Lawrenson. It's by N.Y.S. farmers of omenon has its own methods of self-perpetuation. Michaelangelo will ever be, him out of the. pool. off the stage. They were began. We're resisting passionate women speakers They were very good, quite fun, informative, and the Fruit belt...hummm. Be these methods spiritual, intellectual, or ef- however. Spectators were going as good as ever. Inter the temptation and entertainers. The men polished in fact. Maybe frank, oteric, it is obvious that they are not primarily to give her a medal for Jack and Hal brightened mission time was filled to play with words con were more professional, but that polish is an obstacle one of my darker Fridays cerning a**blown**head gas sexual. Nevertheless, they undoubtedly are sub lifesaving but were at I dare say in the near with a dance by the for the women were more vigorous. Following Ms. Montgomery's at a rallyi or maybe*! was hilwe I waited for their ket in a deserted rest ject to some sort of scientific law, if we are a loss as to where to future we may see the mer pom-pom girls from They gave the rally its talk, Maxitte Feldman sang in the mood for direct D.J. to talk. Jack.has area. to accept the assertion of the scientists that pin it. quadruple ring ceremony Madison High, Vic and everything identifiable is quantifiable^i which spirit. a series of vibrant lesbian songs emotional appeal of the forgiven me for giving women, I don't know; but The Godfather and Co. of gays, two Of each Bill, who are the bar is to say, if you can see it, you can count it.' The mistress oj ceremon The lyrics bit: people the wrong impres for me the women were the from Holly were seen leav sex marrying the oppo tenders , We must not Therefore, it is safe to assume that, .whatever^ ies was a popular woman who, sion, of him last month, spirit'of the gay movement ing *'Deep Throat" one site sex. It gets con hide our talents under Vince and JJ are the nature of homosexual reproduction, it must .this year as last, managed "JT don' t want to hold my and Hal still hasn't said at this year's Gay Pride fusing, and amusing. a shot glass. back in town after living follow the same patterns as the conventional Var with good humor to bring order lover's hand under some yes...Fortunately Mother March. in New York City for a- iety, (safe, that is, if we are also willing to into a chaos of screachinj; dark table .... EMPTY CLOSET PUBLICATION & DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION taught me "Anything worth • •" bout six months. A accept extrapolations of human behavior from that sound equipment and last minute We spend half our lives having is worth working While in :.cw York for couple of weeks after of beans and mayflies). .speakers. {what do you mean I'm in the shadow of fear. for." Back to the fire the Gay Pride \\vuk , their return from living We ran half our Iives VHblication.Information: The Empty Closet is place , Cinderella. many Rochesterians stayed Bearing all this in mind, we urgently call at not on the program??? I'm CAYi) Oh, by the way, the in one of the nation's She also has that magic toucli from that damned word pulSllajfced monthly by the Gay Alliance of the at the 65rd street V. - tention to a danger lurking behind ithe benign" women held a separate Boogie Bear and Ed hi(;'n crime areas, their that brings atomistic crowds queer.... Geneee'e Valley. Approximately ,1*000 copies of Since the opening of the mask of "liberation**. Throughout most of our rally in the park because were seen on the other apartment here was enter together in cheering acclimation each Issue arc distributed on the first weekend baths, the "Y" scene is recorded history, the homosexual has been a trad And have you seen the many felt they could not side of the bar at Dick's ed, and $400 worth of of an entertainer who might of the month by mall and carrier. declining. One i;uest re itional object of scorn, derision, and persecution. lights of a gay bar? communicate with the men. 43, one recent Saturday jewels stolen. For otherwise wonder if anyone were Policyt This newsletter reports both good and ported taking a dozen Nevertheless, this hardy breed has managed to sur Nothing wr i nkles or ages, A pity for us, they've night. They volunteered tunately, none of JJ's listening. bad news of the gay community. The reporting of showers Friday eve vive. Like dandelions, we have resisted every ef God Forbid, we should got something to say. to keep the good spirits jewels were bothered. f reveal who we are. events or opinions in this newsletter is not ning. All he'got was fort to root us out, and in every cultural spring Sarah Montgomery, leader o flowing while Martha and I ha tc not bt?ing able to meant to imply endorsement or disapproval by wet. time we have suddenly blossomed forth, to preen Parents of Gays, was the first WM. LANG the Gay Alliance. Dick attended graduation our s.lender before being swept away be the roto- speaker of the day. She has the hnld mij lovet ' s band ... .** ceremonies. Disclaimer: Publication of the name or photograph A friend in Syracuse tillers of organized religion and politics. Sorry, but I'm sworn On Saturday even in;; of any person or organization in articles or urites tiiat their old Now, at last, all is changing. Now the dan to secrecy and cannot many at tendc.i the r'ar^niotp advertising in this newsletter is not an indication favorite "Gotch Carr's delion is being recognized as the object of beau confirm or deny the ru dance at the GAA 1.re of the sexual orieottition of such person or barren Grill" is redecor ty it always was. It may even become fashionable with other men telling; Rights" passed and to mors regarding Jim's. house, wh ile others organization, ^ ating. They are using to cultivate them. But here lies the threat. the booers to shut-up and give Gay People a place "Maybe next time" will headed for t.ie tubs . Subacri&tions: On your written request , the old movies as a theme, Historically, we believe, our strength and ten Letters let her talk. to go and be with friends, be the right time. One One non-]!•;» re lie r re per - EmLpty Closet will be mailed to yoil, free, in a plain, •'The Roaring 20's" acity has been due to the very forces which have It sccri'.s th;it nei ther that the list of people of Jim's 2-for-l nights that 4 2nd :^trect wa::. Op i n i o n s sealed envelope. An optional $2.00 contribution will lias enlarged its dance attempted to eradicate us. Our breeding stock viewpoint is very pretty. would be hard to compile. this month proved to be strangely deserted dur expressed offsctprinting and mailing costs for one year. floor. The only other has maintained the instinct for survival. Sur .\o one 11 kcs ta be put But there is one person his biggest night ever. ing the Gay Tride inarch. are those -Dtstr^bTitlon : In addition X.Q QX S t-ri out ion oy mail, news is that a new dirty vival of the fittest, as it were. on the de fensive and told who I see as being com Crowds are so good that Neither hus T I c rs :\nr I-us t of the th^i EmpJ-y Closet is available in libraries, on look store has opened what an "ass" you are! pared to a corner stone, late arrivals may be lers were seen i ji ti-at Now this is changing. With increased accept writers college campuses, at some newsstands, in gay bars, next to the Civic Follies There are more JJOS i t i ve giving unbelievable sup asked to wait a few min has t ion of ic t i v j t y , \s lu cJi ance, anyone can be gay. It has become relativ and do not and baths . Exact locations are listed elsewhere in on Soutli Saitna Street, ely easy. tt is even hecoming fashionable. ways to j;o about that . port to all gay causes. utes until someone leaves normally far.ctior.i 24 necessarily this paper , or are available at p';'_"'.':/, f^ reportedly featuring a And what is the result, when a weed becomes a At the same t Lme , I know This person has given to make room. It's a hours a day. reflect the Gu ^omissions : Submit news items, letters, stories, fij;c selection of gay flower? It becomes fragile. It must be pam- only too well liow it feels more of his time and en good idea to get out early views of ergy- -more than can be poems, art, oy opinions by mail, or in person at it; a t e r i a 1 . -pered, or it dies. that you have been i^'.norcd on Wednesday evenings. A number of trie Kocn - the GAGV asked of any one per the GAGV office. Short news items may be phoned while all the time your On Sunday the 21st, ester cont int:ent :i t ter.- It mav well he, therefore, that Gay Liberation son. Not once did I to (71^))' T^'J.-'^.ri/^ being given the shaft. Jim plans a gala "Christ ded the new film V^r;- is actually a plot to cultivate us into oblivion. ever hear this person "\ The gay pride march 11 too can make one impa- Ad-v&rtisinj^ r Otir iow-cosi coramerciaj rates are mas in July) party with Natural Th in^," an K-rj tcu -^.,.jjti/er we md y wish We should take care, lest we become overly dom complain of all the in New York City, June tiently angry! Lvery hour available on requeat. Housing, employment, or show and buffet. Admis gay love svorv , dcscrihe-i nave tomorrow must be esticated. Anyway, there was something attractive work he has had to do. LJ 30th, witnessed again you have to live with the other individual.ads are free. GAGV office sion is a dollar, and by Judith Crist ivas ' ear about the old'days; the furtiveness, the sneaking And seldom did I ever built today. How can we this year divisions be oppression once you're number 2/;', - ^.'/f'; may be used for replies if you are asked to also nest, wel 1'ir-iJe , and con- around dark alleys, the double lives. It may he hear anyone say "thank oxr^^'t a future to bloom tween lesbians and gay aware of it is one hour desired. bring a dollar grab- mendably we 1 1 intent icn^-o . " better, and ultimately safer, to be a hated, but you" to him. I know, it-.'ore us if wts fail tO men. It is not the first too long! Nlether ap Deadlines: The deadline for the Empty Closet is ba^ gift. Incidentally, As a gay iov-- story, it's hardy, perennial dandelion, than a cultured, but as most of you do, that open ctccrs? time r have witnessed this proach seems to work in the last Sunday of the month. Mail or phone items the new light and sound great, but as art, it fragile, annual, pansy. this person is not growing division. a very positive way. to: COMMUNICATIONS^ COMMITTEE, GAGV n-\ ^ ^'onme Ave system has been instal left sonethir:': to : •: de looking for praise, Last year gay women and Rochest*.* . •-, , f hhfjy . or phone avf-gt4o. led, and is now in full sired. It's the SC rt So what does that mean but I think it's time men shared a rally at the operation. of picture tiiht siiouKi for each of us? We've we all said "Thank of the parade but not got to get it togetiier - PERMISiJl^y '10 R£FRIMT : Unless otherwise specified, be seen, reaiiiiaj^ that, end you, Whitey, we need For a quieter evening, Without a great deal peraiaoion is granted to i-eprint any original Items subsequent filflf? of this ot as gay i;icn ait\J as gay you." I think that the Red Carpet is fea trouble. First the speak women and men, but can m.pp».-m.ria.e In tJi» EMPTi" CLOSET; for o^h•r ttmma , con- genre" will imjprdvc a^tls on July 1st, the 1st turing piano-vocalist er's platform was taken tack original source. If possible, please let us ticaliy by lea^^iBng" ^om we do that by alienating anniversary of the found Larry Payne. They've over by militant drag Jtnow what you've uaed by letter, or copy of your pub. this pioneer effort. each other? ing of the GAGV--should reduced prices during queens and then by a mil Girls, your sister that the bride should be proclaimed the itant lesbian faction. has been OUT of her clo be carried over the thresh Michael Robertson "Wilfred E. LeBlanc Day"-- Each group was cheered set this month. I've hold. With one sweeping and get back into the or booed and hissed by been busier than a scout motion she was swept up, To the Editor: spirit of remembering groups of men or women. / master on opening day and with one huge thud Mil itant feminists, all of our Brothers and I could almost feel the at camp. she was dropped, as the who have many valid Sisters who are doing night maid rounded the split run through the Of course not all of points and complaints, their part. corner. At least the middle of the crowd. it has been fun. There would do well to select thought was there, Mike, was the sour note to life, This year many of the their national spokes ^st wishes to you both. that being the murder women felt a need to person more carefully. of Frank, It was untimely, Mike D., why were you place more emphas is on I refer to the ramb The following is exerpted unwarranted, and avoid laughing at the young their visiljility. Most ling, inarticulate and from a letter received able. I cannot stress boy with the wig on? of society, particularly blatently insulting '^ i ^ - from Larry Rape, a min too strongly "We must It could have been one the media, portray the tribes of Jean O'l.cary ister and GACV member all be more careful and of yours. word gay or homosexual who managed to damage a who moved to Philadel use a little more discre The Tree House's as if it only refers to feeling of gay unity in phia last month to work tion in our selections, Thursday night Amateur men; thus, in the public a few moments of badly with the gay Metropolitan especially while under Night, is fast proving vieW, the need for gay chosen, ill-considered Community Church there, the influence of alcohol,'* popular with both au rights would appear to words at the gay pride ' apply only to gay men. Bar owner DICK became dience and performers. rally in New York. Philadelphia, Pa. It is quite obvious that 11 June 1974 incensed at the abusive One of their first stars Her assertion that lesbians have too often questioning of Frank's was the Great Neeuq (fpell women "deserved" to been treated as though ex-roomate by senior that one backwards). head the gay rights par Dear Michael, DANCING He is multi-talented. I they-were invisible, so REDUCED PRICE detectives, demanding ade is female chauvinism ti would seem reasonable and getting an apology remember when we. were and is every bit as repul ... I think things that the lesbian feminists by the Captain in charge both 18 and meeting in sive as male chauvinism. are going quite well with of New York City felt it of the unit. back of Mangurians late I thought women were try MCC here. I've been nights. He was the important that women be keeping busy, at any The police department ing to rise above the NIGHTLY more visible by being in COCKTAIL Pavlova of Edison Tech, arte. I've had one speak has younger officers who "Ladies first" mentality ^^" and straight. Ya've the front of the parade. ing engagement in a N.J. are experienced and com which has kept women come a long way, baby. Apparently some of our high school, which was J?-. fortable in dealing with second in so many areas. brothers disagreed re somewhat a breakthrough, crimes against homo Took my Sunday brunch Because of the blind sulting in a drawing of and 1 feel like I'm in sexuals, and who are buil guests there last week militancy and fragile lots to determine posi the business of perform HOUR ding a rapport with the and had a fun afternoon egos of some few women, tions in the parade. ing Holy Unions. I've gay community. It seems and eve. It's good to it seems that those of another one scheduled unfortunate that depart see the bars catering This seemed to lead good will must treat all for Saturday... mental organizational to the Sunday afternoon to a separate lesbian women with such delicacy politics permit those business. While there rally in which most but and care, that one cannot On Wednesday of last who hold an obvious dis we encountered two of not all of the women par help but be reminded of week, 1 got to address 4*7 DAILY regard for the gay life Pattie and Jim's unad- ticipated. the overprotected "fragile the Commission on Human style to be assigned to vertised attractions. The rally consisting flowers" of the Victorian Relations on behalf of One being Lorraine's socks. and earlier eras, eras the Gay Rights bill which ALL DAY SUNDAY investigations where their mainly of gay men was Click your heels Dorothy, which all had hoped had is soon to come before own personal beliefs addressed by one of the finally been overturned the City Council. I am hamper their official per and you'll be home. The more militant lesbian by a more liberated view confident that the com- formance of duties. Ke other is the owl behind feminists who confronted of womens's roles. Women, •Ission will vote in hope that those in charge the crowd with the dis the bar. "Ain't that a Beware of female chauvin our favor, but that isn't will be more sensitive unity of gay women and HOOT?" ism! It oppresses, too. really any indication to these situations in men on gay issues, that The Forum celebrated of what the council will the future. women deserved to be first its 1st anniversary with do. We do have our hopes in the parade, that gay Then there was the a flurry of activity up, since, unless there men should not be afraid fire at the 25 Club- ending with a fine show are last minute changes, to involve themselves in One of our older sisters, by Rusty and Coco. To the Rochester Gay we seem to have a slim consciousness-raising, at the height of all the The show that was not Community: majority on the council. and that sexism must be fleeing about her, gath witnessed by th'e custo The Archdiocese with 89 ELM STREET ROCHESTER confronted from all sides- mers, however, was at As a former Rochester- drew their spokesperson, ered all her remaining the way men treat women, royal dignity, and told the Flagship, where the ian and co-founder of which we felt was a major men treat other men, women the Gay Alliance of the a fireman, "I paid for owners had taken a suite victory. They may ask 3PM TILL CLOSING treat other women, and Genessee Valley, I have this drink, and I'm to continue the uninter to address the council women treat men. been able to observe going to drink it." rupted celebrating. While itself, but rumors are how hard people work Bob R. and his neat enjoying a swim, Harold Unfortunately her "up- strong that they will dove off the board end against-the-wall" approach for a common goal. not •.. young lover were honey There are so many people went straight (excuse seemed to make many peo mooning at the Royal who have worked for the the pun) to the bottom ple defensive resulting York (doesn't every one) struggle to get •*Gav PAGE 7 once, twice, and wet in much booing and hissing Yours, in Toronto, and decided Larry Rape SHEILA continued on p 7 PACE 6
f^ioK-: •••••* The following editorials end aad tt WiU remove any mation I'm assuming that the dedi articles have appeared recently feow tta^law or ear land atedi oa o cated emcers are forced to act "^^P—rla raDtOQ 4BOCV8BU&aBD^L overbr* friendly and lUrtaUous in Rochester papersm Our thanks WoBgaya afcooM have aa tear that aadt a vw iar W e«iorial » loward an men fai ttiepart e In for a much improved coverage• 'Atlghltorlgi^* law win latorff e with thafar rfdds, ateaa laws order to engineer soeh a feat. wfaldi aiipjy to dl cttJaMo piWbIt flMut, uuNoliMDia jinyalcal coalafti .ofic* I led very strong that the DSC 6 June CMiir peiil* mm fee tmad at «n lewato «C aad* police have more fanportant A right to rights elgr* MM, tkvt art nuay py paople It A law pNlecllag the dffl riabts of things to do. Legions of old prejudicer are dying unlamented BirfewlM-. wha mm virtual toniataom of tt» eexnab ohovld not feeneomasy . Bot tt la B may be unfdteiate that ao auths. But it's still tough to be a homosexual in aecoeoary. Becanoe 1 gear far ny jafey and jsar many people in our midst are Ahienca today.* II is tiM m^w yceperty ef this wtimrHty tba aodol eoaoai|aHBCOB of beofleuag a kavn to«ed to aeparate theb* aexud anap te ranaiB "tevisible" aiaoe wa are not boaftooKnal bi today's aoGiety» I caiaiBt gloe and ottiotkNid Uvea, but this State and federal laws protect the rights of radd MhHUiihibli hy eolor, native toaioe, er any yea ponnlfldOB to print aq^ same But what I hardly seems m appropriate minorities, older per^ns and women in obtaining jobs, obviaus charaetariatic. Haat onr ^Monla coaoera to ttioee wbo are hired liPUsiDg and cremt. Homosexuals, though encouraged ft tUa nmle baeama thsar laar dteriail- have ia say is oiofe iaqiortaat than wbo I am. by the dtlsens to enforce lawp Iv a number of victories in case law, have no such Ifld evHi wve ae. aodM 4MnidMi. Kdien people an over town are 9vemmratal assurance of their basic rights. sBqoil pteAaettNi oidse the lav vffl eo^ fee I want to thank yoe atnoerely te yeor e*» being phydcaUy assaulted torial stand bl my behalf, and IB MM^ te ddly. ' The New York City Councjil, by a vote of 22 to 19, thousands of homooexnal dtlieoa; frtads,* Hie activities d both proe^ iBcently defeated a homosexual rights 1^11. Working ef te wee aaoMhr fl«Heiem> gay sons, daughters, and adtfibon hi thia aiea. tdes and homoaexuals go qdta HI defeat the bill were such poIitically*powerful forces V^^^mamlmS^^mZS KDIIOB'8 NORS For obvkws naoiM tbfe m the Catholic Archdiocese of New York, some Ortho- 2T»M id tbto t^TSTfll^^ MC divarta from tta tiadtttad pdtey d f^ nnndtioed by anyooe mo is nd ittiMaf wMi%.m.^—^«»«i^^woiit qnWBgwtro^oidMU to prodda name aad participating in those activities. iox Jewish Rabbis and the New York City Firefighters' Who, i am wrndferlng. Is hav- tmion. 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DISCOUNT WITH THIS COUPON $1 PAGE 9 .*^ GAY AOADJMIO UNION SUMMARY OF NATIONAL NEWS The Second AmiuaX ConXereace of the Gay Acadeolac Union will be-held in New Yorlc City during Thanksgiving weekend' 197^* Students, faculty moci- V^9 ^^non^l Pay Tafllt Pft9f In Los Angelesy a bers, adiniaistrators, and others interested are invited to-subait pa uongratulatlons aad matiy tEaxix te "well-dressed" man was pers. Of special interest for this Oonference will be papers that seek the Kational 0^ Task ?oroe for surprised in the act of to define soae aspect of either the lesbian coaounity or gay aeji.'*We their Joint effort at aponsorlnir setting fire to the altar are especially seekixxg papers that will deepen our awareness of a ftill^Hpa^ advertiamment In the of the Metropolitan Com cooQuuity through scholarly research aud Individual experlviUos." Papers New Tork Times, June 6th, 1974* munity Cfturch. The for To nake their projects suooes^- mer church headquarters dealing with specific research probloas are also welooaeu." Toisubait ful, they need aotive partlolp^* yf^s destroyed by fire. Q paper please send three copies of an abstract of not laore than 200 tion and. your money* For Infoz^ Minnesota Governor words to: Conference CoLiuittee--Gay Aoadeolnc Union mation, ivrltes HatlonaX Oay Tamk - Wendall Anderson has an- Box 1479 Hunter College Force, Inc., 80 Plfth Avenue, noupced he will support New York, New York 10021 New Tork, Now Tork 10011, 3ai«e at least part of his par The deadline for suboittlng abstracts is June 13» The progran cojanittee 90?, Keep up the good (hard) wor ty's gay planJc. He had will aimounoe its decisions by July 15. previously refused to take a stand on gay issues. GAY AGADmiC UNION is askiag you Sex Role Security In New York City, tho for aoney so that a second annual Jeanne Humphrey M.ock won a prise GAA's half-hour television confernence can bs successful in June from the American Psychia show is now bein^ broad as the first one was. All pledges tric Assn. when she presented a cast twice weekly, due and contributions should be nade paper on^Conceptions ol Sex Role", to the show's large audi out to the Co2Xference Fund,Gay Ac- She presented evidence suggesting ence, and a highly favor adeal-c Union,Box 1479 ^Hunter Col that adults who are allowed to be able public reaction to ' lege, NY,NY, 10021: "imwomanly" women or "unmanly" SECRET MILITARY DISCHARGE it. men are more satisfied with thenw CODES MAY HURT GAY VETS In Boston, police are selves than adults viho stick to cracking down on cruising (Natio,nal News oont.) narrow, traditional sex roles. How's this for a dirty on ''the Block" a gas- I trickr Between 1956 and lighted cruising area, 1974, several hundred popular since World War RIGHT TO PRIVACY thousand men and women II. A group of Oorigresspeople and data processing experts called for rigid who got honorable dis Lancaster, Pa. police laws to protect the american people from the collection and storage of charges fron the armed are being sued to halt billions of pieces of information about them. forces had secret codes their practice of drilling on their discharge papers. Senator Sam Irwin,chairperson of the Senate Government Operations Com These codes labeled them holes in public restroom mittee listed some findings of a survey on Pederal data banks -by the as "unsuitable" or "apa walls and using them to Senate Judiciary Committee: thetic" or "bed-wetters** peep at occupants. -At least 29 Federal data banks operate soley for the purpose of co- or as having "homosexual James Alan Davis llectij2c< derrogatory info about individuals. tendencies." The codes is bej»inning his cam -Only iC^ of the 858 data banks have been authorized by law, were secret from the paign as the gay candi -More than 405^ do aot tell their findings to the individual or let veterans marked by them. date for the presiden the persons kaow that they are recorded. However, they were well cy in 1980 or 1984 on -Both the Internal Revenue Service aad the Selective Service system kno%m to the personnel the National Minorities distribute info to other branches of govenaeat, "despite pledges of departments of many Party ticket. For infor coafideatiallty", major public and private mation, and petitions, Ihe Rochester gay coanunlty,among other groups,held a conference with employers. write to J.A. Davis, t^a AOLU earlier this year to protest the use of such files to deny 2548 Hearthstone Dtive, insuraace policies, .lobs, etc. to homosexual individuals.These files ar© ACLU discovered the Dallas, Texas, 752.34, meaning of the codes also used against political activists,public speakers,aewsreporters, about IS months ago, A board of 11 women and aad other "uadesireables". made the codes public, 10 men were elected on 2 4«*««-((-N-«*#'»»lt>**«-N-**«#*«« /:^u^ and started a campaign June to direct the activi to eliminate them. On ties of the newly formed March 22, the Defense Minnesota Committee for Department agreed that Qay Rights. GAY PROELQtS ON CORTLAND CAMPUS the codes will no longer American Nurees Assoc. l^he Anericaa Civil Liberties Ualoa sourtos is la*oasid«rable." (H« be used. Moreover, any set up workshops for Oay has agreed tc represent- the Cort is referring to Section 130.39 of veteran with a bad code Nurses at the Associations land College Gay Services of Cort the NY penal Code,which prohibits on his discharge papers biennial convention. The eonsensual scdoay«) can tu]m them in and get workshops drew up to 600. land, NY, in action against the clean papers in exchange. The A.N.A, leadership College prasideat Richard Jones Code 361 stands for "homo who ia Pebuary prohibited the Gay The paeulty Senate of Cortland sexual tendencies." The denied "task force'* status Servlses froa ::ieeting oa canpus. passed a resolution asking Jones to the pHladelphla-con- to reverse hie decision on the Code appears on OD Form ter«d day Nurses Alliance 214, line lie. because "homosexuality The Gortlaad Student Senate deaan- aatter. Gay Services also has the does not meet the require ded Jones* reslgaatioa following support of the Ca:::pus Wouen s his refusal. The Gay Servires of Rights Orgaaizatioa and several You can get help with ment of being either rac any military. «r drmft ial or ethnic in nature." ficially bscaae a recogaizeci caa zieubers of the College Adoiaistra- pus orgaaizatioa last winter, problem, Inctudimg change The Washington State tioa. of your discharge code, Department of Social and The purpose of the Gay Serviees ie by contacting the Mili Health services has dropped 'Cones says he is banning the Gay tary Information Program a section banning gay Services because "Ihe feature of to increase icaowledge aad under standing of hocooezuality and Gay at 461-2230. The group foster homes from Its pro the gay noveaeat for which it is meets Wednesday evenings posed revision of foster usually ascoclated ia the public Liberatioa at Cortland College, at 713 Monroe Avenue In home guidelines after eye is its eadorseuent and/or pra- aad its constitutioa states that, the Vocation for Social months of protests by gays* tlce of honsexuality, certaia "Henbership shall be open to ail Changes office. and other mlfaorlty groups. types of which are illegal under students, faculty, and staff at Former H&es. State the laws of New York. To support Gortlaad, regardless of sex or representative'Dukakis, this orgaaizatioa with sta^e re- aeiual'orientation-" a strong an4 long-standing (Thaax to Interchange and NYSCGOJ supporter of gay righta legislation is now the leading contender for the governor's seat In that state according to the latest polls. His closest opponant has denounced gay rights legislation as a threat to childrea and families. Worcester Mass. Catholic Bishop Flanagan announced he was taking a"neutral position" regarding the cities' gay rights bill. Duran Carpet Corp. Detroit 8 gay rights bill, probably the broad est in scope*In the US. takes effect 1 July* It TRY US FOR ALL YOUR CARPETING NEEDS was approved by the voters last November. Cincinnati Unlv- hftfl formally forbidden disc rimination on the basla of sex orientation In any SALES of its activities,Includ ing employment. The Eplacopal Diocese of Michigan has adopted a statement which opens the door to gmy people INSTALLATION becoming mlnlatore, and taking other joba In the diocese. Lutherans have formed REPAIRS a gay caucus* Joining catholics, methodlBts. presbyterlana, baptists, the United church of BROAD SELECTION OF STYLES, QUALITIES, AND COLORS Christ and the Unltarlana In doing 80. A U»S. District court ruled In san Fransisco that a government security FOR INFORMATION, CALL JIM OR FRANK AT clearance must be restored to an openly gay engeneer- ing executive with a 17 year record of high perfor 442-8217 244-7497 mance. The exee. was ordered relnetated to hia WE ALSO INSTALL CARPETS PURCHASED ELSEWHERE position of deputy manag er of a sylvanlA plant. Fron THE ADVOCATE 0 142 and the GAY COMM. HEWS PAGE 10 mr. Amwmum cnra uawmo MMIOII r What moy be done to one may be done to oil Bulletin Board Calendar of Eyents Fight Back. Houaing, employment, and other individual *dm ere free. commercial ads are $2 for the firat 15 worSm, GAY ALLIANCE MEETING SCHEDULE Johi with 180^000 other Americans in end 10<: e word thereafter. Ads run for two montba, un the defense of liberty through an ACLU unless otherwise reguested. GAGV office telephone SUW 14 JULY: PICNIC: DURAND-EASTMAN PARK, Pavilion membership. or box may be used for replies upon request, _The 16, Culver Rd. Depart GAGV, 12:30 p.m. Sign-up GAGV is not responsible for ad content• for dish to pass or sign-up to pay a buck to provide ^Icmbership Categories BACK COPIES OF ADVOCATE NEEDED. To coapilc beverages. 244-8640. a full series of the Advocate the Gay Alliance SUN 21 JUlrY: SCIENTIFIC OPINIONS about homosexuality $15 Basic / $25 Basic Joint Membership / $50 needs the following issues: 1-30, 34-41, 45» With a psychology doctoral student. Sustaining / $100 and up Sponsoring / $1.000 48, 50, 51, 95, 97, 115. If you have any of the ' SUN 28 JULY: GAY FOLK I5ANCING with Harlan Ketter- and up Life / $5 Limited Income listed copies please send or bring them to the - 1ing in The Regular Restaurant (GAGV office wilt GAY ALLIANCE of the GENESSEE VALLEY. also be open. _. Whtn yoa Join die luHenial ACLU, you antoauHcally become a iMmbcr of the local ACLU afflU&te In your SUN 4 AUGUST: BUSINESS MEETING/OPEN FORUM. The area. As a member, yoa rei^ye the newsletter, Qvtf RURAL LIVING, Rural living situation sought formal business meeting will be followed by an Ubtftiw, and your choice of other ACLU publica- by male. Flexible, but prefer an organic and . open forum where anyone can take the floor. tkxu. alternate lifestyle orientation. I cnjoy^ SUN 11 AUGUST; "PLEASE TOUCH" Sensory relaxation aa Kami AO S«rm^ gardening. If you have info, or are looking •••---• activities* for something similar, please write: Bill ^ SUN 18 AUGUST: CONCERT/COFFEEHOUSE. Featuring Mr; Nmw York, Nmw York lOOte Sorn, c/o Gay Freedom League^ 103 College PI., Andrew DeMasi, harpsichordist, playing early Bar Syracuse, N.Y. 13210. oque music withi-COmmentary.. Coffeehouse, 7:30-- Concert, 8:00, Bring refreshments. PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING F^it GAYS. Relationship,., SVU 25 AUGUST: VD-IT'S NOTHING TO CLAP ABOUT, counseling for gays, straights, bisexuals, Esipha- Two guest speakers from the Monroe County Venereal sis- on concerns about interpersonal communications Disease Clinic(Tentative). HAM and conflict. Interviews by appointment. Call SUN 1 SEPT.: BlfSlNESS MEETING/OPEN FORUM. The appointment coordinator Ms. Susan Novakowsky, Mon formal business meeting will be followed by an Vme( Serrte day thru Friday, 9 a.m.-5p.m. Evening appoint open forum where anyone can take the floor. ments also available. Family Service of Rochester, OAGV KMWTXneS ARS aORMALtr BBLD 7:30 SVNDAY BXGBT AT »4 USTIIWI . VSB$IEejt¥HS80 Inc., 31 Gibbs Street, (716) 232-1840. A non TBB GAGV CBBtBR, 713 MOBROB AVBBUB, SBCOBD FLOOR, EX- (716) 872-6^30 profit community service. CBFT AS BOTBD ABOVE, MEBTIBG TOPICS MAY OCCASIOBALLY hRnaeitT c. ecNOB BB SBIBTED DOB TO SCBBDULXBG DIFFICULTIBS. MVUCI p. HAMMOND FURNISHED ROOM. Furnished Room Available: with use of house. Uewey at Seely on busline,-near OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST Kodak. $3S/week includes food and laundry facili ties. Call 254-2331 after 5. EVfeRY WFEK... SUNDAYS: Worship at Christ Church United, 1074 FREE RE NX.. Free rent for domestic and gardening Portland. MEXICAN work. Interested? Call 454-4710. W^^DATS: Gay Radio Program, "GREEN 'THVRSDAYS" FOLK ARt ROOMATE SOUGHT. Creative Professional looking for WCMP-FM, 96,5 MHz,, Wednesday midnight. GALLERY roomate. For appointment, call 454-4710. THURSDAYS: Gay Task Force meets, 2 Fuller pia'ce, «pm GAY PENPALS. :Don*t be left out 1 Everyone belongs! THIS MONTH... TIH WARE * ONYX Join Gay penpal club. All types. You name it--We • POTTERY have it. Names etc. kept confidential. Send your AUCTION for benefit of Gay Alliance. Bachelor Forum • JEWELRY 25 word ad and $2.00 for up-to-date newsletter, Tuesday 23 July 9:30- Bring items or pledges of Each ad will appear in two consecutive issues, services to be auctioned off to the Forum. ^ HAHD-BLOWN GLASS « which you receive free. Sample copy $1.00 You by natlre artisans must state your age and Sign*your signature. MEN'S HEALTH CLINIC. AM/PM Club, 92 North 8-10 pm Goliath Gazette, Gpo box 3003, NYC 10001, dept. on Thursday 25 July. Phone 325-9754 for more info' 251 Park Avenue EC-II. (near Goodman) afc. ROOMMATE SOUGHT. Young man to share new private ROCHESTER. NY GAY GROUPS INCLUDE: 2Uit-3^0U ranch home with same. - Pool, water bed. Greece. Call iy/-7015 after 5 pm, or leave message at GAGV. GAY ALLIANCE OF THE GENESEE VALLEY, INC (OAOV) meets at 7:30 pm Sundays, 713 Monroe Ave, Rochester, 1U607- Office staffed evenings. (716) 2'44-8640. UNIVERSITY OP ROCHESTER GAY LIBERATION FRONT (GLF) 201 Todd Union, Box 6913, River Campus, Rochester NY, 1*1627. (716) 275-6181. Meetings Mondays, 7:30 pm ae announced In Campus Times. GAY REVOLUTION OF WOMEN (OR of W) meets several times a month. Open house every Friday evening 7:30 - closing. Discussion, beverages, Informal rap sessions, orientation at GR of W office, 2nd rloor, Genesee Co-op, 713 Monroe Ave. Open other weeknltes 7-9pm. Phone (716) 214-9030. Mall: Box 859**. Rochester, NY 14627- ROCHESTER GAY TASK FORCE, an action-oriented pol itical group, meets at 2 Fuller Place Thursdays at 8 pm. (716) 235-'*96l- Also: 244-8640 ft 244-9030 ROCHESTER GAY YOUTH Is open to anyone 18 or under. For Information call (716) 235-^961, 244-8640 or 244-9030. Meets Sundays, 2 pm, GAGV office 713 Monroe .MicK AREA GAY GROUPS INCLUDE: CHAT (Community Homophile Association of Toronto). 24 hr. emergency service, 223 Church St., 3rd floor; social center, 221 Church. (705) 862-1544 Toronto. Ontario. ITHACA/CORNELL GAY LIBERATION meets Thursdays, 9:30 p.m. at Gay People's Center, Suite 221 Sheldon Court, 410 College Avenue. Ithaca, New York 14850 (607) 256-3729. SYRACUSE GAY FREEDOM LEAGUE. Meets 7 - 30 pm Mondays at (mailing address) Community House. 711 Comstock Ave., Syracuse. N.Y. 13201; offices are located at 103 College Place. Syracuse. 13210. Phone 423-3599 Wed.- St. 7-11 pm. COOL COOL W During the college year, gay groups are active in COOL Alfred. Brockport. Binghamton, Cornell, Geneseo. Geneva. Oswego, Potsdam/Canton, and Utica. IT ON OUR NEWJJ!! SUN DECK FREE •THT SfRKJVf (^HlFIKHflAL ^f^MMti^mMCALPOtSOmiEL otrta auna oo rNC. '0\) NORTH STHEL7 W(m. JULY 25 -Ml-STER, NEW \ORK i-1^;\j C0NWaE9AT AM^m am P2MHrm ^(OSM <->- f> PAGE 11 ROCHESTERIANS JOIN 13,000 ®YS IN NEK. YORK. CITY GAY PRIDE PARADE k HoaUOy Weiispaiier «fJ. ^ ,*_ FREE GAY ALLIANCE OF THE GEHESEE VALLEY fbe Oar AUiaiiee of the Oeneeee Valley THROMH 713 lioeroa ATemae. 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